Tuia, also known as a cemetery or cypress tree, is a medicinal plant known for its properties that help in the treatment of colds and flu, as well as being used in the elimination of warts.
The commercial name of this plant is Thuja occidentalis, and it can be found in natural products stores or popular fairs, for example. For medicinal purposes are used the branches of this plant, which contain in their composition an essential oil called Tujona, which is known to have an immunostimulating and antiviral activity in the body.
What is Tuia used for?
This medicinal plant can be used in the treatment of various problems, such as:
- Helps treat colds and flu, relieving fever, coughing and hoarseness;
- Relieves symptoms of sinusitis;
- Complement the treatment of respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis or pneumonia;
- Helps in the treatment of bacterial skin infections;
- Relieves pain in joints and helps in the treatment of painful diseases, such as arthritis, osteoarthritis or neuralgias;
- Relieves muscle aches.
- Helps to eliminate small warts.
This medicinal plant also has a diuretic and expectorant effect in the body, helping to eliminate fluid retention and expectoration.
Properties of Tuia
The properties of Tuia may include an astringent, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, decongestant and analgesic action. In addition, it also has properties that help in the elimination of small warts.
Mode of Use
Usually, Tuia's stems are used in the preparation of homemade teas and tinctures.
Tea of Tuia
Tea from this plant is great for complementing the treatment of colds and flu, also helping to reduce inflammation in the mouth and throat and pain in joints and muscles. To prepare this tea you will need:
- Ingredients : 1 teaspoon of chopped stems of Tuia;
- How to prepare : Place the plant stems in a cup with boiling water and let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Coar before drinking.
It is recommended to drink 2 to 3 cups of this tea per day as needed.
Tincture of Tuia
The tincture of this plant can be taken to stimulate the immune system, being indicated to take 20 drops diluted in water, 2 to 3 times per day, as needed. In addition, this tincture can also be used to remove small warts, for which it is recommended to brush the warts in the morning and at night for a week or until the wart ends.
To prepare Tuia's homemade dye, you should use the stems of this plant and vodka of good quality, following the step-by-step to prepare home dye in How to Dye for Home Treatments.
In addition, this plant can also be used as a natural repellent, to ward off mosquitoes and other insects.
